Teledyne FLIR Defense has signed a $7.8 million contract with Middle East Task Company (METCO) to supply next-generation Lightweight Vehicle Surveillance Systems (LVSS) to a military entity in Saudi Arabia.
The contract includes mission support equipment and training.
The LVSS platform integrates the TacFLIR 380HD long-range thermal imaging system and Ranger R20SS radar, capable of tracking up to 500 objects at distances beyond 10 miles (16 km). The system can be deployed from a pickup truck by a single operator in under 30 seconds.
Stan Crawford, Senior Director of Business Development for the Middle East at Teledyne FLIR Defense, stated:
“We’re honored to work with METCO in supporting a key military entity in its critical mission of safeguarding the nation. The LVSS platform combines technologies FLIR Defense has pioneered for decades. It has been deployed successfully worldwide, helping customers secure their borders, critical installations, and shorelines from threats day or night.”
METCO, Teledyne FLIR Defense, and the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) have an approved localization plan for the project. Deliveries are expected by the end of 2025.